We went to the SkyView Drive In twice this week for the Band Event, and we had tons of fun.I read a lot of the other negative reviews and based on my experience, none of the bad reviews sound true.Staff were very kind and helpful. They did not raise their voices or yell at anyone, they answered our questions politely. One of the people in the kitchen even handed my friend a ketchup packet for his Cheeseburger without us needing to ask which was super polite.I never went in to the actual bathrooms but the portable restrooms outside of the concession stand were clean and had lighting in them so you could see at night. The food was good and the line went quickly, the prices were fair.There was one point on Monday where the video froze within the first few minutes, however after that there were no more problems and things were smooth. The video was clear and the radio was good quality. Everyone was wearing masks and following the social distancing guidelines and it seemed very safe.This was my first experience at a historic Drive-In, and I had a lot of fun. Will be coming back

This was my first time at a drive-in theater and it was great! A good way to get out and do something while also keeping your distance from others. They had a snack bar with corn dogs, popcorn, and drinks. The price was $10 a person and you got to see two movies for admission.

Never had a bad experience. And still a good deal for 2 movies, usually first-run. And...its a drive-in with 2 screens!! Saw 2 classic James Bond movies this trip.

I have been to Skyview many times over the years and have had all together good experiences. Tonights experience was great, the employees were excellent. The band they had was really good as well. If my kids werent complete maniacs tonight, it would have been perfect! Skyview is all around a great time and I will continue going there for many years to come.

Ive gone to this movie theater several times. Perfect place to go to the movies with friends so you can talk a bit more. Perfect to go there with kids too. Its cheaper than a typical indoor movie theater and much more memorable experience since drive in theaters are not as common. I was very happy to see they were willing to allow an outdoor Christian concert there during covid-19. Get there early enough so you can get a spot near the middle for best viewing. Bring a bluetooth speaker or boom box so you dont use up your car battery to listen to the movie.

I LOVE YOUR PLACE!!!!!!! It is awesome in so many ways. A great place for everyone anytime. Everything is prefect. I read some of the other reviews and I was shocked that folks out there would throw out lies about your place and team. I loved the way you speak up for yourselves with the facts. Keep up the good work!!! You and your team are a blessing to so many of us. May you always be around.

I absolutely love this place. It has been more years then I would like to admit but man it brought back so many memories. if you have not been to a drive in then your not living life . I highly recommend this place for all ages.

Seems very rundown. Bathrooms are atrocious, and food bar is just ok. Main screen #1 is very lumpy and has a big line running through the bottom third. Most movies shown there are darker than normal, so horror movies are near-impossible to see. The best part is that tickets arent too high abd you can bring your own food AND cooler in! Nice.

Went to see Bert Kreischer on 10/20/20. It was raining somewhat hard when we arrived (obviously this was out of their control). The opening 3 comics all did their set within the first 30 minutes without an issue. At the end of the 3rd comic, when Bert was supposed to go on they announced that there was lightning in the area so they were going to delay Bert for 20-30min. Then no update for aver 1.5 hours. I personally only saw a flash or 2 of lightning at the beginning of the delay and nothing after with occasional light rain showers and nothing on the radar. At the end of the 1.5 hours, at the scheduled end of the show, they announced the the show was canceled and to leave. They announced that the ticket price would be refunded at least, although I doubt they had any control over this. This is unfortunately very little consolation as we drove 1.5 hours each way to see this show so we waisted over 5 hours for essentially nothing. Very disappointing.

This was our first outing since the onset of Covid-19. With so many people making the pandemic a political dividing point, Skyview has stepped up to the plate and hit a home run. Despite having to wear masks, every employee we encountered was friendly, courteous, and professional.I also think its important to mention that most of the staff were young people. How does one get that demographic to take anything seriously? I have no idea, ask Skyview because they definitely pulled it off.

I had never been to a drive in theater before. I was honestly shocked at how amazing my first experience was. No one was too loud. This is a great place to take friends or family.

Must give 5 stars, because while seeing TENET here our radio unexpectedly ran the car battery down, and they got it started with amazing efficiency. Almost as if it wasnt their first rodeo! Also good COVID measures taken by the staff (though other patrons not so much)

Nice family place also great for datenight. Follow them online to keep up to date with all showings.

Staff was not only rude, but also only saw one staff member wearing a mask.I was excited to be able to go somewhere where I wouldnt have to interact with anyone during the pandemic, but with none of the staff I interacted with were wearing masks, even when my window was rolled down to pay, I dont think Ill be coming back.If I do come back and there are still staff members without masks on I will have to report this business to the authorities.

Love this place. If youre coming from the Missouri side, youre going to feel like Google Maps is messing with you. No, there isnt an easy direct route to anywhere in Illinois. But once you get to your destination, its a fun time for the whole family. The playground under the screen is pretty cool in non-Quarantine times.

Super excited when I moved here and found out a drive-in still existed in the area. Service is great, facility is nice, and the screens and audio or good.

Affordable entertainment for the family-$10 per person for two movies! Buy snacks there or bring your own. Sit in the car or bring your own seating. Dont forget to bring a battery powered radio so you can hear the movie. This place opened in 1949 and has changed dynamically over the years.

So much family fun! Plus its Covid safe since youre staying in your car!

Always one of the very best experiences to have a weekend adventure. I love the old school feel to it, how accommodating and nice the people working are.

The place takes me back to good childhood memories. The staff was nice and helpful.Try their concessions!

Lovely place. Great staff!! Show got cancelled because the showperson was a jerk. Not their fault. 10/10, would.live to go again! If you hate it, youre wrong.

Enjoyed it plus we watched 2 movies.. You can bring your own food too

Very cool classic drive in movie theater! The box office opens at 6:30pm so get there maybe 15-30 min before to get a good spot as its really popular right now. You can bring your own food/drink or buy stuff there. You can also have your friends park nearby then walk in and join your group for the night.

The guy manning the line was very kind and understanding. I appreciated him accommodating us since we drove an hour to get there.

A great place and has been for years. Bring cash. Definitely worth the double feature. Get there early so you can set up without disturbing all the other patrons like we did. Bring an fm radio so you dont have to keep turning your car on to keep the battery from dying.

What a wonderful place! Friendly staff, reasonable prices and BYOB. Just remember to bring a radio for sound, some chairs, and a blanket!

$10 a person is a little ridiculous. The kitchen staff was quite slow (maybe they were just starting to get into cooking so that was understandable), but the amount of inconsiderate people pouring in non stop was upsetting. Even an hour after the first feature started cars are still coming in headlights on, driving in circles shining their headlights into everyones faces, and really just ruining the entire experience. Id rather go to Starlite where the entry fee is cheaper, the food is cheaper (and better) and where people are considerate.

This is the wave of the future, going back to our roots. One of the few places left to watch a movie on the big screen. The staff was very friendly and they had a mask requirement for bathrooms and concessions. If you dont have a mask, you have to use the porta-potty. The nice touch is you can bring in your own food and drinks!

Screen was very clear, sound came through great on the radio! Awesome time!!

Absolutely amazing time! Everybody was really friendly and the food was good too.

In this COVID_19 situation, this is one of the best options for going out with family and staying safe. Its 25 minutes drive from city of St.Louis.

My battery went down in my car. Had 2 wait to get a jump after movie was over.will never go back. I appreciate the young men who helped get a jump. Nice people though.

Needs cheaper menu, food is pretty gross too And bathrooms need seriously improved But overall love the nostalgia and go often.

Absolutely horrible experience and location. Unsafe, dirty, and extremely rude employees. I would recommend avoiding at all costs. Save your money.

SkyView holds a lot of good memories for me personally, from watching Wonder woman with my sister to watching Jurassic Park with some close friends. Definitely the best place to go on a weekend evening.

Look at the way the owner responds to customer complaints on Google reviews - it is reflective of how he treats customers in person.

Nice atmosphere, reasonable prices. Due to the Pandemic, movies where older and I am looking forward to visiting again. Maybe when they have a Sci-fi night!

Always love the nostalgia that goes with watching a movie here. Was surprised at the turn out for the Wizard of Oz! The only downfall was the staff trying to park cars after the movie started.

Nice throwback to an earlier, simpler, pre-covid era. Audio quality very good and picture acceptable. A very nice reasonably priced evening. Highly recommend.

Skyview is an excellent place to catch a movie with a group of friends, family, out a date. This is a traditional drive-in theater with FM audio, concessions, & a playground for kids. They have all sorts of delicious concessions. Try have burgers, hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, and more.I come here for dinner features with friends & for dates during the summer and fall. I would highly recommend this location for those who enjoy this traditional experience.

They showed a movie of many of the local high school bands. 2020 has been a hard year for bands with COVID-19. The SkyView Drive-In gave these bands a place to show there stuff

Good distance from other cars, free popcorn with ticket, really fun date night

So much fun! The staff was super nice and helpful, the sound was good, the picture was good, would definitely go back.

Great family outing during the pandemic. Be sure to bring chairs and snacks. Portable restrooms are available onsite.

Really nice experience, totally awesome owner! First time drive-in movies

Had a great time. Cant wait to do it again.

Same childhood experience i had 20 years ago keep up the amazing job yall. I loved it when i was a kid and now my kids love it. Enjoyment for generations to come.

Great place to go see a movie or two. Covid-aware in regards to parking, concessions stand and restrooms

Parking was a bit confusing, and the popcorn was stale but it was a perfect date night! (Especially in the age of covid) and is BYO Everything!! Cant beat that.

Overall not a good experience. Employees were rude and weren’t understanding of our kids trying to have fun. Save your money and have a fun movie night at home.

Check for Groupons available! And save your self a ton of money, we are new to the area and learned the painful way, specially if you bring the whole family, remember that you can also bring your own items to snack on. There is a high price on the use of cards if you don t purchase more than $10 of stuff in the concession stand, so either bring lots of cash or you will have to make a big purchase all at once.This was such a treat, I have a toddler and I dont know when was the last time we went out to watch a movie. It was awesome!

Whats not to like about a drive in movie? Could really use filling in the potholes though, can be challenging walking in the dark.

Its very good to see the drive-in still open in this strange time keeping us movie buffs out of traditional theaters. Skyview is very well kept venue with a friendly staff and wonderful presentation. I always have an enjoyable experience there but I unfortunately had to knock two stars off my review due to an incident the last time I was there when, in the middle of the movie, the screen suddenly froze and an oddly jovial voice came over the radio to remind everyone that the use of marijuana was prohibited and that theyd already contacted the police with the license plate numbers of any offending cars. Now, if the folks in charge of the Skyview want to prohibit the use of marijuana that is, of course, their prerogative but I was shocked that they thought it was at all appropriate to interrupt the movie for all those whod paid to be there and werent breaking any rules. If they had their license plate numbers, why couldnt they just quietly be asked to leave by ushers? To stop a movie right in the middle of a scene breaks the immersion. The audience is pulled out of it and it takes some time to get back in. Its not how I want to watch a movie (especially when I paid to be there) and its not how the people who worked hard to make the movie intended it to be seen. As I said earlier, this is a very good drive-in with a lot going for it but Im going to think twice about going back if this is really how they see fit to deal with this particular problem.

Was there on 4th of July! Fireworks were distracting from the the movie but it was Ghostbusters! So it was fun as well! Schnucks grocery 1 minute walk if u need ice or whatever! So fun.

Awful...we went for the Metro Classic and the screen kept freezing up,. The third time it froze up, we left.. so disappointing

Great experience! Friendly staff! We drive an hour away! Great family atmosphere

Scott was very helpful in letting us know if we would get in and about parking. It was a fun evening. All the employees were very kind.

I love Skyview I love going to Skyview always have its a great place to go

I had a wonderful time there. Pleanty of space to sit outside your vehicle if you want.

Great time with loves ones @ drive-in, Ghostbusters still funny 2day

Normally we have a really good experience here. However, monday we did not. I sent a message via email monday morning asking if they had any reserved spots left for that nights movies. I got a reply that said they did not but to get to the box office early and that they opened at 7. We live 30 mims away so we left in plenty of time. We decided to pick up a pizza on our way into the drive in and as we were waiting for our pizza i decided to make sure the box office was going to open at 7. To my surprise, it said they opened at 8. I sent another message to the facebook page and through email to ask what time the box office opened. I got no response and when i called, i got an automated message. We were going to go somewhere else to wait for the box office to open had it opened at 8 and not 7 like we were told. Since we got no response, we decided to wait at the box office in case it did indeed open at 7. It in fact did not however open at 7. So we got to wait for an hour at the box office. Which wasnt a big deal. What frustrates me is not that i was given wrong information but that it was so difficult to get ahold of someone there to ask. I got a reply the next day answering my question. So i replied with, this message was from yesterday and that i was frustrated with not being able to get ahold of anyone after we were told false information. I would not be writing a bad review on those things alone. The icing on the cake was the response i got back after voicing my frustrations. They replied back with. I told you the wrong time, im human and make mistakes. Honesty, how unprofessional!

Popcorn is great, although the employee said 3 men are walking on a beach. They come across a strange looking vase in the sand and one of them tries to pick it up. However it is very brittle and crushes to dust as soon as it is touched, and a genie pops out.I dont normally grant wishes to more than one person, but Ill make an exception, the genie says. Each of you will be allowed 3 wishes.He asks the first man for his first wish, and without hesitation, the man responds that he wants to be the richest man in the world. The second man immediately wishes for a 1967 Corvette Stingray. Finally the genie asks the third man for his first wish, and the third man thinks for a moment.I wish for my left arm to rotate clockwise, the third man says. Thinking this is a very strange request, the genie grants the man his wish and his left arm begins spinning clockwise.For his second wish, the first man wants to be married to the most beautiful woman in the world, and a gorgeous Brazilian model appears at his side. The second man wishes for his very own Lady Moura yacht. The third man, with his left arm spinning uncontrollably, finally settles on his second wish.I wish for my right arm to rotate counterclockwise, he says. Now in 400 billion years the genie has never encountered such a strange set of wishes, but nonetheless he is bound to honor them and so the mans right arm now begins to spin counterclockwise.Now on to his third wish, the first man asks for a beautiful house on his own private island in the Caribbean and disappears. The second man asks for a mansion, and he too disappears. The genie waits patiently as the third man thinks studiously for several long moments, both arms flailing in opposite directions.I wish for my head to nod up and down uncontrollably, he says finally. The genie is at a complete loss for what this man has up his sleeve, but nonetheless decides to grant it so he can return to a nice quiet vase to rest, and the mans head now begins to nod up and down uncontrollably.The three men live their lives without any contact for many years, before one day deciding to meet in a bar to catch up.Fellas, I cant believe my fortune! exclaims the first man. I can buy anything I want and I get to sleep with the most beautiful woman in the world!Nevermind that, Im just happy that Ive gotten to drive my 67 Stingray and sail my yacht around the seven seas, says the second man. And no wife to nag me in my giant mansion!They both look at the third man, head nodding and arms flailing.Guys, he says. I think I messed up. then he told me to move my car

Ease of payment, entrance, parking. Had 2 problem patrons and they dealt with them quickly without disturbing anyone else and I got to watch one of my favorite movies comfortably and while social distancing :)

Great place to experience a drive in movie for the first time! We saw Jaws and Jurassic park

A fun time for the family still. With the reduced spacing even makes it a little nicer with more space to spread out.

What an amazing experience! My nephew and I traveled here from Houston, Tx. It was my nephews very first time going to a drive-in. He really enjoyed it.

Check out this list of little-known-facts about the historic landmark.Skyview owner Steve Bloomer and his family will celebrate 100 years in the theater business this year. The Bloomer family opened their first theater in Freeburg in 1917. Skyview opened in 1949. In their heyday, the Bloomer family owned 17 theaters throughout the state. Before owning theaters, the Bloomer men were coal miners in West Frankfort, Skyview owner Steve Bloomer said. The drive-in is the only Bloomer establishment that remains.Even if you’re a regular at Skyview, you may not know that the drive-in didn’t go digital until 2013. For more than 60 years, employees at the drive-in were trained to project movies on the big screen, a job that required training and skill. Nowadays, Bloomer said he could start and stop a movie from home if he wanted to. Skyview is preserving one of the drive-in’s old projectors. It’s currently under lock and key in a storage room near the snack counter.How much did it cost to see a movie in 1949? Answer: 60 cents. Today, the cost is $11 for adults. Children 12 and under get in free. For a family of four, “it’s the best deal in town,” Bloomer said. The box office opens at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.The sign is one of the most iconic movie marquees in the country. Designed by Kirn Signs, the rocket ship marquee appeared in 1950, one year after the drive-in opened. It was damaged by a storm in 1955. But very few people know that the last working bulb in the sign burned out three years ago. In the early 80s, Bloomer said, the drive-in turned off the function that made the sign flash. A Belleville sign ordinance outlawed flashing signs. Since then, the drive-in has kept the lights off. The sign would cost thousands of dollars to restore today.Don’t expect to receive a tiny car speaker if you visit the drive-in. Those were phased out by 2001. If you want to hear the movie, your car radio will double as your speaker now. Pro tip: If you bring a free-standing radio, bring your own batteries. The drive-in uses a digital frequency to broadcast sound for both screens. In the 80s, the drive-in experimented with an AM system, but that didn’t work. In the 90s, they tried an FM system That didn’t work well either, Bloomer said.The drive-in has always welcomed children. But what you may not know is that the playground was updated last year. A fresh coat of paint made the area inviting again. The concession stand in the middle of the drive-in has received a fresh coat of paint, too. Check out the updates on opening night, March 17.Old drive-ins don’t always show old films.While it’s nice to see classic films on the big screen, Skyview keeps its lineup fresh with new releases almost every week. In addition to the much-anticipated release of “Beauty and the Beast,” the drive-in will show the latest installment of “Fast and Furious,” “Smurfs” and “Pirates of the Caribbean

Skyview owners, now is not the time to close. A drive in is probably the only safe entertainment. You can actually put certain parameters in place like no use of the play ground and all patrons must remain inside the vehicle unless going to bathroom and or buying popcorn.

Its like I Quantum Leaped back to 1983. Lol. Friendly staff though.

Love this place! 2019 celebrated 70 years in business. Wishing them another 70 years!

We loved the whole experience.

Great price to see a double feature

My family always come here once a year, it started to become a tradition. We love the fact we can relax with our friends and enjoy a movie outside in our cars. A couple times we have gotten Groupon’s for popcorn and admission. They have clean bathrooms but there were a couple stalls last year you couldn’t lock.

Family owned....so fun!! Summer is not complete without a trip to Skyview!!

Amazing night best date bight yet

Took my kids to see a movie in the classic sense. The experience was unforgettable. Everything made for great memories. Playground, concessions, and the super friendly staff. Thanks folks.Ill be back

The last of a dying breed I don’t know how you can’t give this theater five stars just for staying open and being really the only one in the area! It’s always a fun experience with the kiddos although not the best for date night because the audio cans are a little dated so it’s really best to get out of your car for a bit to enjoy the film.

Always a great experience at the drive in. Very clean and nice staff

Great place to go these days

Pretty decent. I did hear one of the employees yell at a customer....no good.

Great fun place. Love the movies. Great friendly employees.

There were a lot of great things about this drive in, as well as some things I would change.Good things: play area, concession, security and staffWhat i would change: surrounding lights, painted poles, hatches untiedThe play area was very nice. The staff are great. They tell big kids to calm down and they help protect the younger kids. I saw one boy being rude and endangering other kids. The staff member had him escorted to his parents (they were not in the play area with him).Theres a lot of food available in the concession (see pic). If you want something custom made, they will do that too.The staff were nice and helped ensure safety.Theres a grocery store not far from the drive in. While that can be great, the lights definitely take away from the movie. Not much you can do about that, though.

We have been coming here for over 30+ years! Love it!

Great night with the family clean and they did a great job keeping bathrooms clean.

Glad they are open. Wonderful family experience

Are you able to form because its gotten a lot better than what it used to be

They were very rude and obviously don’t understand children mine where running around the carand they yelled at them to the point they where scared to be there. Horrible place. Also in very sketchy area.

One of my favorite places to spend summer nights

Nice atmosphere. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Had a great time here! Nice set up

Absolutely magical. Hands down the best way to enjoy movies. I grew up going there and now my kiddos are.

So much fun going to the drive in.

Great way to spend an evening

Nice family outing! 2 movies for price of one!

Really fun and a great value. Definitely bring lawn chairs and a back up radio. We couldnt find the station on any radio apps but maybe a portable radio would work. Our car made it through one movie before it was going into low power mode. Overall just a great experience!

Dark screen, dogs. Not fun anymore.

A nice drive in movie lot. This place has two screens that are one in front of another. It is very distracting if you are watching a movie from screen two. You can actually see both movies at the same time. Close to the train tracks and when trains are passing, you can hear the horns and whistles. There is a nice little play area for the younger kids. Concessions are open until an hour before last movie showing. Restrooms are small and clean. You can bring food and drinks

Went to Schnucks which is right next to the Sky View

Rocky Horror Picture Show during Covid19 was great!!!

I really like the playground they have and also when they play the old cartoons. Its a very nice place to bring the family out to